The Great Game
Synopsis
Set in Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge football ground and featuring appearances from many real-life players from the day, this is the first film to feature football as its central theme and is recognisably modern and authentic. It deals with the day to day dramas, conflicts and love interests of players and managers in the run-up to the Cup Final.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Raymond
- Screenplay & Story
- John Lees, Ralph Gilbert Bettison, William Hunter, W.P. Lipscomb
- Original Title
- The Great Game
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Raymond
John Lees, Ralph Gilbert Bettison, William Hunter, W.P. Lipscomb
Basil Emmott, Percy Strong
L'Estrange Fawcett
Department Leadership Roster
John Lees
Writer
Jack Raymond
Director
Ralph Gilbert Bettison
Writer
William Hunter
Writer
W.P. Lipscomb
Writer
L'Estrange Fawcett
Producer
Basil Emmott
Director of Photography
Percy Strong
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Game
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What is The Great Game about?
Set in Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge football ground and featuring appearances from many real-life players from the day, this is the first film to feature football as its central theme and is recognisably modern and authentic. It deals with the day to day dramas, conflicts and love interests of players and managers in the run-up to the Cup Final.
Who directed The Great Game?
The Great Game was directed by Jack Raymond.
Who stars in The Great Game?
The principal cast of The Great Game includes John Batten, Renee Clama, Jack Cock, Randle Ayrton, Neil Kenyon.
When was The Great Game released and how long is it?
The Great Game was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.